Ashley Thomas’ health is set to take another turn for the worse in worrying Emmerdale scenes as the kindly local finds himself struggling to stand. As Laurel busies herself in the other room, she is oblivious to Ashley’s concerning symptoms – could they be a sign that he is about to deteriorate further?

Laurel has been doing her best to support her ailing husband as he continues to live with his dementia illness. The recent arrival of their new baby Dotty has added to her pressure, especially as she has felt that she needed to return to work.

With the christening approaching, there’s more stress for the couple when Harriet tells them that the church won’t be ready for next week so Ashley books another venue instead.

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Later, Ashley and Laurel muck in together at home but when Ashley goes through to the living room to sit down, he suddenly feels unwell.

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He finds that he is unable to get to his feet and as he becomes worried, Laurel continues to work in the kitchen, not knowing what is going on with her husband.